IN REPLY 

REFER TO 

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 

HEADQUARTERS 

8725 JOHN J. KINGMAN ROAD 

FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA 22060-6221 

September 26, 2012 

MEMORANDUM FOR SUPPLY PROCESS REVIEW COMMITTEE (PRC) MEMBERS 

SUBJECT: Administrative Addendum to Approved Defense Logistics Management System 

(DLMS) Change (ADC) 1024A, Update Logistics Data Resources Management 

System (LOGDRMS) Air Dimension Code Definition and Incorporate Subscription 

Process to USTRANSCOM Reference Data Management (TRDM) System 

(Transportation/Supply (MILSTRIP)) 

The attached administrative change updates the LOGDRMS representation ofDLMS code 

lists/qualifiers referencing United States Transportation Command's Reference Data Management 

(TRDM) maintained code tables that are used in MILSTRIP transactions. 

Addressees may direct questions to either the DLA Logistics Management Standards 

Office point of contact, Ms. Heidi Daverede, DOD MILSTRIP Alternate, 703-767-5111, DSN 

427-5 111, e-mail: Heidi.Daverede@dla.mil, or Ms. Ellen Hilert, DOD MILSTRIP 

Administrator, 703-767-0676; DSN 427-0676; or email: Ellen.Hilert@dla.mil. Others must 

contact their Service or Agency designated representative. 

Attachment 

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DASD(SCI) 

Director 

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ADC 1024A

Administrative Addendum to Update Logistics Data Resources Management 

System (LOGDRMS) Air Dimension Code Definition and Incorporate 

Subscription Process to USTRANSCOM Reference Data Management 

(TRDM) System

1. ORIGINATING SERVICE/AGENCY AND POC INFORMATION: 

a. Technical POC: DLA Logistics Management Standards Office, J6212

b. Functional POC: DLA Logistics Management Standards Office, J6212, 703-767-

5111, DSN 427-5111.

2. FUNCTIONAL AREA:

a. Primary/Secondary Functional Area: Transportation/Supply

b. Primary/Secondary Functional Process: Reference Table Maintenance

3. REFERENCES:

a. United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Reference Data 

Management (TRDM).

b. Logistics Data Resource and Management System (LOGDRMS) Authorized 

Transaction Repository (ATR).

c. DLM 4000.25, Defense Logistics Management System (DLMS), Volume 3, 

Transportation.

d. DLM 4000.25, DLMS, Volume 1, Concepts and Procedures, Appendix 6, DLMS 

Code Lists/Qualifiers.

e. ADC 1024, Update Logistics Data Resources Management System (LOGDRMS) for 

the Transportation Codes Used in Supply Transactions (Transportation/ Supply (MILSTRIP)) 

dated August 14, 2012.

4. APPROVED CHANGE(S):

a. Brief Overview of Change: This administrative change corrects the definition of air 

dimension code in LOGDRMS, incorporates the TRDM subscription process into the DLMS 

manual, and updates the DLMS usage for Transportation Mode or Method Code and the 

corresponding Conversion Guide.

b. Background: ADC 1024 modified the source location of transportation reference 

tables previously found in LOGDRMS and used for DLMS supply transactions. With the 

exception of the Transportation Method/Type Code Conversion Guide, the reference tables point 
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to TRDM without replication of the code lists in LOGDRMS. Procedures for the maintenance of 

these code lists were added to DLM 4000.25, Volume 3

c. Describe Approved Change in Detail: Correct definition for LOGDRMS Logistics 

Qualifier 35, Air Dimension Code, to align with TRDM definition for Shipment-Unit-Piece Air 

Dimension Code. (see red, bold, italics and strikethroughs)

NAME: AIR DIMENSION CODE 

ALIAS: SHIPMENT-UNIT-PIECE AIR DIMENSION CODE

DEFINITION:

THE CODE INDICATES WHETHER SHIPMENTS BY AIR 

HAVE ONE OR MORE OUTSIZED DIMENSIONS (GREATER 

THAN 84 INCHES) AND/OR ARE CONSOLIDATIONS 

(SHIPMENTS OF MULTIPLE REQUISITIONS). THE 

IDENTIFIER WHICH REPRESENTS THE SEQUENTIAL 

NUMBER ASSIGNED TO A SHIPMENT UNIT PIECE.

d. Revisions to DLM 4000.25 Manuals: See red, bold, italics and strikethroughs.

(1) Modify Table T4.1 in DLM 4000.25, Volume 3, Chapter 4 as indicated

below.

Table T4.1. Transportation Reference Tables and DLMS Supply Transactions

Qualifier LOGDRMS Table Name

(DLMS Logistics Qualifier Name)

DLMS Supplement Uses

33 Air Commodity and Special Handling Code 856N, 650A

34 Water Commodity and Special Handling Code 856N, 650A

35 Air Dimension Code 856N

36 Air Terminal Identifier Code 810L, 856S, 945A

37 Water Terminal Identifier Code 810L, 856S, 945A

38 Consolidation and Containerization Point Code 856S, 945A

39 Transportation Mode or Method Code 812R, 869A

*9 Transportation Method/Type Code Conversion 

Guide

180M, 527R, 810L, 

856ASN, 856N, 856R, 

856S, 940R, 945A.

40 Type Pack Code 856N

*A Type of Pack Conversion Guide None

42 Estimated Time of Arrival Code 527R

45 Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) 856, 856S, 940R, 945A

BD Transportation Priority Code 511M, 511R, 856N, 856S, 

869F, 870M, 940R
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(2) Modify DLM 4000.25, Volume 3, Chapter 4, paragraphs C4.5.2.1 - C4.5.2.2.

C4.5.2.1. Minor Changes to the Reference Table. DLA Logistics Management Standards Office 

shall will not prepare an administrative ADC for release to the Supply PRC announcing the 

change. Logistics systems maintaining these tables for use by supply transactions may 

establish either a system-to-system interface or a subscription service to TRDM to ensure 

tables are kept current as TRDM publishes changes. An example of a minor change is the 

introduction of a new code value or code definition to a table.

C4.5.2.2. Significant Changes to the Reference Table. DLA Logistics Management Standards 

Office shall release a PDC to the Supply PRC for coordination. PRC comments/nonconcurrences shall be coordinated with USTRANSCOM and the TRDM PMO for resolution. 

Upon satisfactory resolution, the DLA Logistics Management Standards Office shall release the 

ADC formally announcing the table changes to the Supply PRC. If the results of comment 

resolution require a change by the TRDM PMO, the ADC shall be released concurrent with the 

TRDM change. An example of a significant change is a modification of the metadata (e.g., field 

length changed from two positions to three positions, deletion of an existing code).

(3) Add new appendix to DLM 4000.25, Volume 3, entitled “AP1. APPENDIX 1 

USTRANSCOM REFERENCE DATA MANAGEMENT (TRDM) REPOSITORY 

INFORMATION.” See Enclosure 1.

e. Alternatives: Preparing administrative ADCs for all code changes would be an 

administrative burden, since some of the TRDM tables (e.g., air terminal identifier code and 

water terminal identifier code) receive updates several times a week. Suggesting systems 

establish an interface or subscription service with TRDM ensures that updates are received the 

same day that they take effect, rather than adding a latency of several days to prepare, staff and 

distribute an administrative ADC.

5. REASON FOR CHANGE:

a. The air dimension code definition needed to be properly harmonized with TRDM, so 

there is no confusion as to the application of the code list. DLMS usage of the transportation 

mode or method code and associated conversion guide is provided for reference/clarity.

b. The change to the notification procedures for minor TRDM changes, initiated within 

the transportation community, is intended to ensure minimal latency in system notification of 

reference table changes.

6. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES:

a. Advantages: The logistics and transportation domains will use the same reference 

tables, codes, definitions, and conversions for transportation values used in supply transactions. 

This synchronization will promote interoperability, and potentially ease conversions for 

enterprise systems, such as Asset Visibility (AV), DLA Integrated Data Environment (IDE), and 

IDE/Global Transportation Network (GTN) Convergence (IGC) that store and access data from 

both the logistics and transportation domains. 
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b. Disadvantages: Users querying LOGDRMS for these code lists will need to be 

redirected to TRDM. Users will need to establish TRDM accounts for complete access to the 

code lists.

7. ESTIMATED TIME LINE/IMPLEMENTATION TARGET: This change is effective 

upon release of the ADC.

8. IMPACT:

a. New DLMS Data Elements: No new DLMS data elements are identified.

b. Changes to DLMS Data Elements: Correct the definition for air dimension code as 

indicated in paragraph 4.c. of this ADC.

c. Components: Coordination is required with USTRANSCOM to obtain access to 

TRDM. See Enclosure 1 for details about accessing TRDM.

d. Non-DLA Logistics Management Standards Publications: Components need to 

update their DLMS and MILSTRIP procedures to reference the new authorized data repository

location in TRDM for the identified transportation-related tables and values as described in this 

document.
ADC 1024A, Enclosure 1 

Page 1

Enclosure 1

Add new Appendix to DLM 4000.25, Volume 3

AP1. APPENDIX 1

USTRANSCOM REFERENCE DATA MANAGEMENT (TRDM)

REPOSITORY INFORMATION

AP1.1. TRDM is a reference data repository operated by USTRANSCOM (Air Mobility Command -

AMC), which stores and manages both standardized and approved non-standard transportation 

reference data. It provides a one-stop shopping capability for transportation reference tables, the 

distribution of reference data, and the synchronization of managed transportation data with defined 

sources. 

AP1.2. TRDM users can view data and associated metadata with the codes. The information provided 

also includes logical name, physical name, definitions, table and field descriptions, and authoritative 

source information.

AP1.3. TRDM uses data stewards to update the transportation data on prescribed schedules. The data, 

reference tables, and associated metadata are published on web pages and made available through 

subscriptions as well. The subscription service automatically sends the transportation data to 

subscribing automated information systems and authorized end-users.

AP1.4. The web address for TRDM and user information is: (https://trdm.c2.amc.af.mil). A valid 

DoD issued Common Access Card (CAC) is required to access TRDM.

AP1.5. To self-subscribe to TRDM, go to https://trdm.c2.amc.af.mil/trdm. Click the link to request 

registration. The registration page requests citizenship status, email address, and a commercial phone 

number. Once registered, returning to the TRDM page will automatically log you in